Topic: Turkey
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Kurdish star Aynur brings a message of resilience to the UK
The popular artist blends traditional and contemporary forms into an empowering sound of her own
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The Cypriots united in hope for reunification
After 50 years of division and conflict, the election of pro-European moderate as president of Turkish-occupied Cyprus has raised hopes that island’s long-running dispute may finally be resolved
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The best music of 2025
From new releases to rediscovered treasures, the past year has been filled with innovative, exciting and emotive work by artists of Muslim heritage and beyond
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‘Weaving as a way to think about the world’: the new generation of textile artists inspired by tradition
Raisa Kabir’s new exhibition — titled Tiger, Tiger. Silk Throat… — comes at a pivotal moment for textile art, as weavers bring historical techniques to gallery spaces
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A spooky guide to Muslim horror movies
It’s the perfect time to revel in a little haunting, and this watchlist will show you that Hollywood does not hold the monopoly on Halloween scares
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Decked out in deq: traditional Kurdish tattoos enjoy a revival across the diaspora
Ten years ago, artist Elu threw herself into saving an ancient, female marking technique. Now everyone wants one
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Documentary chronicling a century-old nomadic journey through Persia gets a new score
Iranian composer Peyman Yazdanian is set to perform a live improvised soundtrack to Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life
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‘The everyman’s saint’: why St George’s story doesn’t belong to the far right
From Ethiopia to Palestine, the figure has been embraced as a symbol of faith and resilience by people around the globe
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Why Berlin needs its Anatolian music festival more than ever
On 14 June, Germany’s biggest festival of Anatolian music will hit Berlin. Its founder says its message of inclusion has never been more urgent
